Maltepe Gelinler// The brides of Maltepe


/A video art series in unconsecutive episodes by Eva Giannakopoulou and Persefoni Myrtsou, 2015-ongoing, "The Equilibrists" (curated by Gary Carrion-Murayari and Helga Christoffersen with Massimiliano Gioni), organized by the DESTE Foundation and the New Museum, New York in collaboration with the Benaki Museum, Athens, Greece

The Brides of Maltepe seek to explore verbal transcriptions of relationships and confessions evolving around four families in Greece, Turkey and Germany. Using vigorous methods in a genealogically tense Greek-Turkish environment, Eva and Persefoni share their lives between three countries, and as observers and circumstantial protagonists they attempt an introspective process, examining stereotypical and prevailing structures of transnational love and maverick forms of partnership.

Being inspired by Greek and Turkish reality shows and soap operas, the two women are in a constant process of filming their personal lives along with those of their partners and family, exposing with sarcastic moods their attitudes on nationalism, sexuality, feminism and conventional symbolisms. The Brides of Maltepe choose for their episodes a wide range of scenery including churches, family homes, national or private celebrations, one-night-stand hotels, their bedrooms, the streets, or even Skype. In an attempt to challenge their personal limits, the Brides confess their intimate thoughts trying to create links between body and social politics, private life and exposure. 


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Maltepe Gelinler// The brides of Maltepe